What happened today in team history?
2002 – Astros field debut
After the naming rights for the stadium were taken away from Enron after filing for bankruptcy late 2001, the Astros introduced the public to the newly named “Astros Field” with a game against the Red Sox. The field was stripped of all its branding that had anything to do with Enron. It wouldn’t be till later in 2002 that Coca-Cola purchased the naming rights and rebranded the stadium into what we know as “Minute Maid Park”
What else happened on this day?
1867
In a small village near Newcomerstown, Ohio, Denton True Young, later known simply as Cy Young, was born.
1973
In attempts to make the ball easier for both the players and fans to see, the MLB played their first game with bright orange balls, being used in an exhibition game between the Oakland Athletic’s and the Cleveland Indians.
2011
The MLB creates a new “seven-day disabled list” for players who go down with minor injuries, like concussions. Players will still need to be evaluated by the team before being able to return to play.